Police Officer

City of Henderson, NV
Henderson, Nevada United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 02, 2025
  • Salary: $32.42 - $50.28 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    Position Overview

    The Henderson Police Department announces the opening of applications for the position of Police Officer. Processing and testing of applicants will occur throughout the year on an ongoing basis.

    The department is seeking dedicated people of character, courage, conscience, and compassion who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career of service to the citizens and community of Henderson.

    The pool of candidates from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for the classification of Police Officer for up to one (1) year.

    Under general supervision, performs law enforcement duties related to detecting, preventing, and investigating crime and maintaining law and order; and performs related duties as required.
    Click here to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements.
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    Why Join the Henderson Police Department?

    At the City of Henderson, we are committed to building a safer and stronger community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference, ready to face the challenges of law enforcement, and eager to engage with the community in a positive and meaningful way. As a Police Officer with the City of Henderson, you will:
    • Community Impact: Play a key role in creating a safer, more connected community through proactive policing, and community engagement.
    • Professional Development & Career Growth: Attend comprehensive academy training, ongoing skill development, opportunities for promotions and specialized assignments and professional development within the department.
    • Competitive Pay & Benefits: Receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, employer-paid enrollment into Nevada PERS, uniform allowance, generous paid time off, low cost of living, no state income tax, and much more!
    • Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with four 10-hour days,overtime opportunities, access to onsite gym equipment during breaks, and additional work-life balance benefits.

    Henderson is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, known for its vibrant neighborhoods, thriving economy, and commitment to public safety. As a Police Officer in Henderson, you’ll be part of a department that values excellence, teamwork, and transparency.

    If you're ready to take on the challenge and become a part of a team dedicated to serving and protecting the community, we want to hear from you.

    Apply Today! Join us in making Henderson a safer, stronger place to live and work.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
    • Possess and maintain a valid driver license. Upon hire, possess a Nevada or "border state" driver license under conditions defined by Nevada Revised Statute 483.035.
    • Must be a U.S. citizen by the time of application.
    • Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, and age 21 by the start of the academy.
    • Must have no convictions for offenses greater than a misdemeanor. Must have no convictions for offenses of domestic violence.
    • Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 in one eye and 20/30 in both eyes.
    • Hearing must be 30 decibels or less for each ear.
    • Must successfully complete the Henderson Police Department Academy within the time frame prescribed by the department.
    • Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
    • Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.


    Required Documents/Assessment Information

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
    1) Completed Employment Application
    2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

    ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
    Step 1: Submit Your Application - Apply by December 31 st , 2025, to join us for the May 2026 academy!

    Step 2: Written Exam - Must be completed within 10 calendar days of receiving invitation to test.
    • For additional information about the written exam click here

    Step 3: Physical Fitness Test - Candidates invited to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will receive an email notice when it is their time to schedule. PFT dates open two weeks in advance, and scheduling links are sent out to candidates who have passed the written exam (see dates below).

    PFT dates: 10/14/25, 10/29/25, 11/5/25, 11/25/25, 12/8/25, 12/20/25, 1/3/25 & 1/14/25 *Space is limited, so candidates are encouraged to sign up early!
    The requirements to pass the PFT are listed below:
    Exercise Event

    Requirement

    Vertical Jump

    11.5 inches

    Agility Run

    23.4 seconds

    Sit-Ups

    24 in 60 seconds

    Push-Ups

    18 (no time limit)

    300 Meter Run

    82 seconds

    1.5 Mile Run/Walk

    20 minutes and 20 seconds

    PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need to meet the standards shown in the video in accordance with Nevada POST requirements during the academy, the hiring process is based on the requirements listed above.
    • Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test

    Step 4: Preliminary Oral Board Interview - Conducted via Microsoft Teams after successful completion of Physical Fitness Test

    Step 5: Background Investigation - IncludesPersonal History Questionnaire / Polygraph Examination / Fingerprinting

    Step 6: Command Staff Interview - Candidates who successfully complete backgrounds will be invited for a final interview with HPD Command Staff

    Step 7: Conditional Offer - Drug Screening / Psychological Examination / Medical & Physical Screening

    Step 8: Employment Offer & Academy -Henderson Police Academy hours are 6am-4pm, Monday - Thursday for approximately 24 weeks
    Click the Links Below for Additional Information:
    • Written Exam Frequently Asked Questions
    • Physical Fitness Test Information
    • Video Demonstration of Physical Fitness Test
    • Employee Benefits
    • Frequently Asked Questions

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
    If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson on-line application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

    Selection Process

    The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing, at COHHR@cityofhenderson.com to request such accommodation prior to any assessment.

    IMPORTANT : Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, Psychological examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job . As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.

    NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.

    City of Henderson, Nevada
    Police Officers Contract (HPOA)
    Benefits Summary


    HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
    • Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
    • Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
    • Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
    • Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
    • Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
    RETIREMENT
    • Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
    • No Social Security tax on employee's wages
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
    • Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
    PAID LEAVE

    VACATION
    • Employee credited with 20 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. After six (6) months, annual leave hours will accrue at 3.33 hours per month (total 40 hours first year of employment)
      • Accrued at 10 hours per month after first year through fifth year;
      • 13.33 hours per month sixth through twelfth year;
      • 16.67 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond
    SICK LEAVE
    • Accrued at one shift per month from date of hire
    BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
    • Three (3) days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one (1) week if funeral is held 400 miles or more from City of Henderson
    HOLIDAYS
    • 14 paid holidays per year including September 11th Memorial Holiday
    • Two (2) floating holidays per year
    • The ability to bank holidays that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
    WORK WEEK
    • Police Officers: Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week
    • Corrections Officers: Average 40-hour work week with combination 12-hour days and 8-hour days
    UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
    • The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform
    VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
    • IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
    • IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
    • IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
    • Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
    • Auto and Home Insurance
    • 529 College Savings Plan
    • Supplemental Term Life Insurance
    • Legal Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Identity and Credit Protection
    • PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
    • Long Term Care + Life Insurance


    NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

    Revised 03/24

    Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Henderson
    • City of Henderson

    Located in Clark County Nevada, just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip, Henderson is known as a community of small-town values with big-city amenities. Henderson’s origins are rooted in World War II, when it was the primary supplier of magnesium used in the manufacture of munitions and airplane parts, and the community grew ostensibly overnight to house more than 14,000 workers. Henderson was incorporated in 1953 and remained a relatively small industrial town until the early 1980s when the first master-planned community, Green Valley, was introduced. Today, more than 314,000 residents call Henderson home and the city has been consistently ranked one of the fastest growing communities in the nation (Forbes) with 500-800 new residents arriving each month.

    Henderson is the largest full-service city in Nevada. Our approximately 2,000 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees deliver the majority of the essential services needed by citizens and businesses, including Police, Fire, and Water/Wastewater Services. Henderson is nationally known for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life, and patriotic past. Henderson is also recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists).

    The city’s culture is driven by its vision, mission, values, and priorities and is often distinguished for its innovation, progressive leadership, and outstanding services. The city’s mission to “Provide services and resources that enhance the quality of life to those who live, learn, work, and play in our city” emphasizes areas that are strategically important. Additionally, the city’s priorities impact the culture because they reflect what is most important to the community and therefore become significant to the organization. Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for our residents... it’s a Place to Call Home!

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